As BearVault has innovated over the past 20 years, our design has changed accordingly. There are several styles of canisters in use. All are great canisters and are IGBC certified. However, we only offer replacement lids for models produced since 2006.
Our Cansiter Evolution
BearVault 200
Lid Height: .75″
Distinguishing Features: Smooth sides with no ribs & very thin lid
Replacement Lids Available: No
SIBBG Approved: Yes
After several years of prototyping and testing, we debuted the BV200 in late spring of 2004. This canister was unlike anything on the market and was an instant favorite among backpackers.
BearVault 300 & 250
Lid Height: 1.25″
Distinguishing Features: Thinner lid without a sticker on top
Replacement Lids Available: No
SIBBG & IGBC Approval: Yes
In 2006, we launched the BV300 and BV250. These canisters had taller lids with robust threads and new ribs to reduce compression. We also unveiled the BV250, which offered a 4-day capacity.
BearVault 400 & 350
Lid Height: 1.5″
Distinguishing Features: Lid has one nub and rectangular sticker
Replacement Lids Available: Yes – buy here
SIBBG & IGBC Approved: Yes
Continuing to innovate, in 2006, we began to sell the BV400 and BV350. These canisters had even taller lids to enhancethe durability and reliability of the threads.
BearVault 500 & 450
Lid Height: 1.5″
Distinguishing Features: Lid has two nubs and circular lid stickers
Replacement Lids Available: Yes – buy here
SIBBG & IGBC Approved: Yes
In our quest to create the best bear canister, we adjusted the lid design in 2008 to include a second nub that ensured that even the most persistent bears are no match for the BV500 and BV450.
BearVault 425 & 475
Lid Height: 1.5″
Distinguishing Features: Lid has two nubs and circular lid stickers
Replacement Lids Available: Yes – buy here
IGBC Approved: Yes
To meet the needs of every adventure, we released the BV425 and BV475 in 2022. These canisters use the same lid as our trusted BV500 and BV450 but offer new volumes of internal capacity.
- May 2004 - March 2005
- April 2005 - May 2006
- June 2006 - April 2008
- May 2008 - Present
- June 2022 - Present
What’s in a Sticker?
Since 2008 we have experimented with different stickers on our lids. All variations of stickers shown here are compatable with our current replacement BV450 & BV500 lids
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